Aeronautical Propulsion Engineer - Lead Subsystem Expert

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, is seeking an Aeronautical Propulsion Engineer to own propulsion subsystem performance and readiness. You will lead design activities, develop manufacturing-ready docs, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a STEM field with related experience, proficiency with AMESIM/MATLAB-Simulink, CAD tools, and an active US Secret clearance (Top Secret possible).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience working with aeronautic and mechanical systems, including hands‑on support for subsystem integration, test, or troubleshooting.
• Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar analysis tools.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design tools and practices (drafting, modeling parts and assemblies, etc…).
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with ability to Obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for a specific propulsion subsystem, owning technical integrity, performance, and readiness.
• Define and champion system improvements and changes as they become necessary. Lead mechanical design and development of system to produce drawings and manufacturing ready documentation.
• Serve as an engineering representative in the supplier management team for key suppliers to the system. Manage their performance, technical flow down, and resolution of manufacturing and assembly issues as they arise.
• Define and validate performance, mass, structural, thermal, fluid-dynamic, and durability requirements; perform sizing, calculations, and analyses to ensure systems meet operational and environmental specifications.
• Collaborate across propulsion, systems, avionics, structures, thermal, manufacturing, and test teams to coordinate interfaces, timing, packaging, routing, and certification evidence.

Skills

Propulsion experience

Subsystem installation design

Structures

Fluid/thermodynamics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Siemens AMESIM

MATLAB/Simulink

CATIA V5

TeamCenter Engineer

TeamCenter Enterprise

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, is seeking an Aeronautical Propulsion Engineer to own propulsion subsystem performance and readiness. You will lead design activities, develop manufacturing-ready docs, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a STEM field with related experience, proficiency with AMESIM/MATLAB-Simulink, CAD tools, and an active US Secret clearance (Top Secret possible).